"This defendant used his position, money and power to lure young women into situations where he could violate them sexually", prosecutor Joan Illuzzi told the judge. Film actress Rose McGowan said Weinstein raped her in 1997 in Utah, "Sopranos" actress Annabella Sciorra said he raped her in her NY apartment in 1992 and Norwegian actress Natassia Malthe said he attacked her in a London hotel room in 2008.

Weinstein has previously denied all allegations of nonconsensual sex.

Weinstein's defense attorney, Benjamin Brafman, said, "I did not come here to try the case", and emphasized how his client was "aware of this for many months" and how he voluntarily surrendered to police.

In addition to the allegations of numerous women, she's also reported on the powerful relationships across industries the movie producer used to help keep his accusers quiet.

"Assuming", he added, "we get 12 fair people who are not consumed by the movement that seems to have overtaken this case".

Besides the immediate satisfaction of seeing Weinstein face justice, McGowan said she firmly believes that his story, and the cultural natural disaster that followed, will have a profound and lasting impact on how society treats powerful abusers who engage in sexual misconduct.

She also says her "brave and handsome client has sacrificed her privacy and peace to come forward" and asks that she be left alone. His bond was set at $10 million and he was outfitted with a Global Positioning System monitor that will allow him to travel only within NY and CT. The Hollywood producer left the Manhattan courthouse through a back door. The film producer has until next week to decide whether to tesitfy before a grand jury.

As he turned himself in, Weinstein, 66, found himself surrounded by lights and cameras in a spectacle he couldn't control.

A smirking and handcuffed Weinstein was led from the precinct house past a phalanx of photographers and into an unmarked police SUV for the short ride to the courthouse for his arraignment.

The rape charge relates to a woman whose identity remains unknown. With his arm held by a detective, Weinstein was brought in a back entrance of the courtroom and walked in a half-circle; he dazedly looked around the room and appeared to mouth the word "wow" as he entered.

Attorney Carrie Goldberg represents former actress Lucia Evans, who says Weinstein forced her to perform oral sex in his office in 2004. "This is the first time since written history that women are being believed - begrudgingly, but still".

"This is an emotional moment".

Now, with his name redefined as a synonym for sexual abuse, we finally have the images that complete the disgraced film titan's story. The exact charges against Weinstein still had not been made public early Friday. "The arrest and ensuing charges are the result of a joint investigation between the NYPD and the Manhattan District Attorney's Office", the NYPD said.

New York City police also have been investigating allegations by "Boardwalk Empire" actress Paz de la Huerta, who told police last fall that Weinstein raped her twice in 2010 when she was drinking and not in a condition to give consent. Another aspiring actress, Mimi Haleyi, said Weinstein forcibly performed oral sex on her in his NY apartment in 2006. More than 75 women have accused Weinstein of wrongdoing around the globe.

Harvey Weinstein's day of reckoning has come. While she was there, Mr. Weinstein called her and set up a meeting for the following day.

Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson were both arrested , sparking a wave of protests outside Starbucks coffee shops across America. Nelson and Robinson settled with Starbucks earlier this month for an undisclosed sum and an offer of a free college education.

They need to flip some two dozen GOP-held seats for a majority. " Patrick Morrisey will likely lose the general election". With all precincts reporting, Morrisey commanded almost 35 percent of the vote, compared to more than 29 percent for Rep.

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Labor already faces a byelection for the seat of Perth, with Tim Hammond announcing last week he would resign for family reasons. Ms Gallagher issued a statement which she said respected the outcome of the High Court case, and apologised to her constituents.

Iran's oil buyers continue to buy its crude, assessing the implications of the sanctions during the 180-day wind-down period. India, the third-largest consumer of oil after the USA and China , would be especially hard-hit if prices keep rising.

At present, EU treaties don't provide a procedure for a member state to leave the euro, without leaving the Union as well. Berlusconi has refused to govern with the 5-Stars, who he regards as "more unsafe than communists".

I think this is all going to get resolved, I really believe, over time", Kudlow said at an event in Washington on Tuesday. The foreign ministry said Vice Premier Liu He will visit the U.S. from Tuesday to Saturday for consultations with U.S.

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